For Faculty
Borrowing Policy
Information Literacy
Information Literacy Instruction
Library Liaisons
Creating Effective Library Assignments
Course Reserves
Copyright Resources
Textbooks for Students with Print and Learning Disabilities
Faculty Allocations to Purchase Library Materials
Professor Library Instruction Evaluation Form - Please provide feedback on library instruction sessions via this brief form.
Information Literacy
Information Literacy Instruction
Library Liaisons
Creating Effective Library Assignments
Course Reserves
Copyright Resources
Textbooks for Students with Print and Learning Disabilities
Faculty Allocations to Purchase Library Materials
Professor Library Instruction Evaluation Form - Please provide feedback on library instruction sessions via this brief form.
Borrowing Policy
Faculty may check out materials for four weeks and DVDs and videocassettes for one week.
Information Literacy
See how the Library defines information literacy, our goals, and services we provide.
Information Literacy Instruction
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How do I schedule an instruction session?
- Contact the library liaison for your department to schedule an instruction session for your class.
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Where does instruction take place?
- Library instruction usually takes place in the Horne classroom in the library. The classroom is located just past the information desk on the left. This space can accommodate up to 24 people.
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Do I need to be present with my class during the library instruction?
- Yes. The professor should be present during the library instruction session to answer questions about the assignment and emphasize important points. Active participation from the instructor helps the students understand the connection between information literacy skills and their coursework.
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What will my students learn in a library instruction session?
- Instruction sessions are tailored to each specific class and assignment. Some examples of topics include how to locate materials in the library using the library catalog and online databases, how to evaluate sources, how to avoid plagiarism, and other research skills.
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Should my students be working on an assignment?
- Yes. Library instruction works best when students have a research assignment on which to focus. The resources and research strategies taught in the session will be based on the assignment. If you would like assistance with creating an assignment that incorporates using library resources, please see the creating effective library assignments page or contact the library liaison.
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When do I need to schedule a library instruction session?
- Instruction sessions need to be scheduled two weeks ahead of time to reserve the room in the library and give the librarian time to prepare. Please be prepared to provide multiple options in case we are unavailable during your ideal time.
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What about my distance education and online courses?
- The library would like to provide the same services to distance education students as we do for others. If you have a distance education course and would like to schedule an instruction session, please contact the library liaison. We will make every effort to accommodate these requests.
Creating Effective Library Assignments
Get tips on what to include and avoid in library assignments as well as get ideas for research assignments that use the library.
Course Reserves
We provide course reserve services for current classes only. To place an item on reserve for a specific class, bring your materials along with a course reserve request form to the library front desk. Please plan ahead and bring items before the semester begins to allow for processing. All items on reserve are for library use only. Materials will be behind the front desk for students to access with their student ID card. Please note that since reference materials are available in the library at all times, these items are not eligible for course reserves. Also, keep in mind that there is limited space for course reserves, so please prioritize your items. Instructors are responsible for complying with copyright laws. Please contact Rick Brown with any questions about course reserves.
Copyright Resources
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United States Copyright Office
Crash Course in Copyright, University of Texas
Public Domain Chart, Cornell University
United States Copyright Office
Crash Course in Copyright, University of Texas
Public Domain Chart, Cornell University
Textbooks for Students with Print and Learning Disabilities
Vise Library is able to obtain some textbooks in audio format for students with print and learning disabilities. If you have a student you feel would benefit from this service, then he or she needs to bring a copy of the Accommodations Request Form signed by Lisa Macke and a list of textbooks needed (please provide name, edition, and ISBN) to Amber Woodard. Please note that not every textbook is available in audio, and students need to allow at least 2 weeks for textbooks to arrive. For more information about this service, please visit the Learning Ally website.